The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05855 sells for about $350,000, or $231 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 105 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $861 a month.
ZIP 05855 — Newport City
The housing market in ZIP 05855 is characterized by stable, modest price growth and limited inventory, reflecting the broader rural Vermont market. Demand remains steady for primary residences, though the pace of sales is tempered by the seasonal nature of the region. Current conditions are driven by a balance of local employment stability and limited new construction.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, scenic lifestyle near the Canadian border, as well as outdoor enthusiasts who value lake access and rural recreation.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 105 days on market with 6.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.2% · poverty 16.2% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05855, Orleans County, VT
Newport experiences crime rates generally consistent with small-town rural Vermont, with property crime being the primary concern relative to regional averages.
Public schools in the area are managed by the North Country Supervisory Union, providing standard K-12 education for the region.
The area is subject to seasonal winter weather risks and localized flood risks near Lake Memphremagog, with standard property insurance coverage available.
Economic momentum is driven by local tourism, healthcare, and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Newport, with rates determined by local school district budgets and state-wide education funding formulas.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with limited public transit options available for travel to regional employment hubs.
The area features significant access to Lake Memphremagog for boating and fishing, alongside local parks and proximity to northern Vermont trail networks.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by limited housing stock and demand from local workers and seasonal residents.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare services, regional retail, and tourism-related businesses centered around the lake.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use on regional highways, with minimal public transit infrastructure.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing commercial infrastructure.
Orleans County utilizes a municipal-based assessment system for property tax valuation.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal service levies.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional climate risks and winter weather exposure.
Vermont experiences modest net domestic migration, with interest in rural lifestyle shifts.
Vermont is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide property disclosures regarding known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 05855 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Jay Peak Resort4.514.8 mi
- Pump House Indoor Waterpark4.414.8 mi
- Château Ste-Agnès4.419.5 mi
- The East Side Restaurant & Pub4.40.3 mi
- Tavern on the Hill4.51.6 mi
- Lake Willoughby North Beach4.712.7 mi
- Prouty Beach Campground4.40.7 mi
- Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village4.87.3 mi
- Big Falls State Park4.79.3 mi
- The Stanstead Stone Circle4.67.1 mi
- The Parker Pie Company4.614.6 mi
- Bread & Puppet Theater4.817.6 mi
- Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village4.87.3 mi
- Vale Perkins Municipal Beach4.211.5 mi
- Big Falls State Park4.79.3 mi
- The Stanstead Stone Circle4.67.1 mi
- Camping Lac Frontiere4.38.7 mi
- Parc Weir Memorial Park4.45.9 mi
- Owl's Head4.610.4 mi
- Owl's Head Golf Club4.610.3 mi
- Dufferin Heights Golf Club4.611.2 mi
- Shaw's4.32.6 mi
- Price Chopper4.12.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large international lake providing boating, fishing, and scenic views.
Public access point for lake activities and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.